12BET have updated the odds:
Outright: Barcelona @ 1.51 and Manchester @ 2.69.
1X2: Barcelona @ 2.06, Draw @ 3.82 and Manchester @ 3.10
Asian Handicap: Barcelona -0.5 @ 2.0, Manchester 0.5 @ 1.89
Correct Score: Barcelona (2) VS Manchester (0) @ 8.5
Barcelona (0) VS Manchester (1) @ 10.0
From the past histories, Barcelona have certain advantages. Barcelona have only conceded 6 goals in this season. As for Manchester, they have lost away 1-3 to Liverpool, 1-2 to Chelsea, 0-1 to Arsenal, the worst away results in fixtures against the traditional leading teams that they have ever had. However, Manchester have more experience in playing with all the strongest club in the region as compared to Barcelona. The continuous encounter with Real Madrid have reduced Barcelona chances to play with other teams.
Taking account data from respective League and UEFA, Barcelona have a more impressive performance. Barcelona have scored 89 goals and conceded 19 goals whereas Manchester have scored 71 goals and conceded 33 goals. During UEFA, Barcelona have scored 27 goals and conceded 8 goals whereas Manchester have scored 18 goals and conceded 4 goals. Manchester have 9 wins, 3 draws with no losses whereas Barcelona have 8 wins 3 draws and 1 loss. Barcelona are better in their attacking whereas Manchester are better in their defense.
UEFA final for the season 2008/2009 is also Manchester VS Barcelona. At that moment, Manchester is the defending champion and C. Ronaldo is still in the team, yet Manchester lost 0-2 to Barcelona who eventually won themselves a ‘triple crown’. This would be a factor to be included for the outcome of this match.
Before the match begin, the chance of winning will always be equal and the score will always start at 0-0. However in terms of public expectation, Barcelona are currently leading at the moment.